The Quiet Clove (2025) is an original oil painting on canvas. The sides of the artwork are finished in genuine copper leaf, presenting a polished and professional finish. This artwork forms part of the small works collection and measures 15 x 15 cm.
Artwork description
In this intimate still life, a cluster of garlic bulbs sits gently illuminated against a deep black background. Rendered in soft purples, creams, and earthy browns, the cloves are partially peeled and beginning to sprout — revealing their layered textures and quiet vitality. The composition captures a sense of hushed drama and natural decay, with papery skins curling and roots reaching out like threads of memory. At once tender and grounded, The Quiet Clove is a meditation on time, transformation, and the quiet beauty found in the everyday.
